Pink and Purple Gradient Nails!

I was inspired by Kimmi and wanted to share with you all my first attempt at gradient nails! Not as fancy as Kimmi's but once I got the hang of it.. super fun and not so hard to do! The only thing was the cleanup around my nails that took the MOST time and concentration! (try using a cotton swab with the opposite hand to CLEAN your writing hand without ruining the polish...) The image is from my filtered instagram acct.

And then I tried a lime scented neon green (funny it came out yellow) and I mixed it with a turqouise blue.. Actually I started out alternating shades but then realized i liked them all just ONE gradient design! Sorta messy but it was great after I applied a top coat to smooth out the sponge marks!

I used a white base (urban decay white polish) on my nails. Once they were dry I took 3 shades and painted stripes on a damp makeup wedge/sponge then pressed the colors over (repeated it about 6x) to transfer the color to the nail. You definitely have to clean up the edges but it was a fun look and not so hard to do!

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I love the look in the photo at the top of your message! I remember the time I tried to duplicate the runway inspired look. It was not to long ago. I used two colors, a nail artist brush, and matte top coat. It took me over an hour. Personally, I do not like spending a large amount of time painting my nails. I will paint them but I'd rather spend time on makeup and clothes.

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They came out wonderful, diana!! I love the pink and purple one. What brand and colors are they? Which technique did you use? I've used the one where you paint the light base color first and sponge on the colors one at time, and the one where you apply all the colors you want to the sponge and dab it on from there. I've also seen where people use the sponge eyeshadows applicators, but I've not tried it. The pink and purple is just stunning, and purple is supposed to be somewhat in for Fall I think!

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Oh my gosh Diana! These are awesome! You did a great job, especially for your first attempt! I LOVE the lime green/turqouise colors, they are so pretty! This is definitely a fun manicure. I'll have to try this technique out soon, I just need to get some sponges.. Im out :/ lol. Kimmi started a new trend here (: haha

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Thanks! It was more tricky than I thought but once you figure the technique.. not so bad! And YES these winter night chills of wind... not so cool! I don't even remember having summer here in San Francisco!